BCL Meeting Minutes for May 11, 2010

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Bayview Civic League MinutesMay 11, 2010Norfolk, VACall to OrderMeeting called to order by Linda Lundquist, president, @ 7: 33 p.m. The Pledge was led by Sam Maddox.

CRO ReportOfc. Snyder introduced his new partner Chip Lewis and reported 30 official incidents in the Bayview area. Ten were vandalisms. He asked for increased vigilance for possible curfew violators in the upcoming warmer months. Chip Davis told members a little about himself.

Captain Mitchell was in attendance to announce his upcoming retirement from NPD to head up the Eastern Virginia Medical School’s police force. He reassured membership that the city’s budget cuts will not produce a negative change in police activities. He thanked the league for its partnership and support during his tenure.

ReportsAaron reported the nominating committee’s slate of candidates for the 2010-2011 league year:

Wayne Green, Norfolk Neighborhood Preservation:Mr. Green began by complimenting the league for the looks of the neighborhood. He promised a seamless response to citizen concerns and summarized the measures being implemented to improve accountability. All the zoning and code issues will be documented into the call center, routed to the correct department, and assigned a case number. Residents need to call Norfolk Cares at (757) 664-6510. He also mentioned how callers can check the progress of their reports via the Norfolk Cares website.

Mr. Green talked about some of the measures his department will take in a few common situations. He also reminded people that the city does not reveal the complainant’s identity to the people whom they check on.

He offered his cell phone (757) 651-6637 and email wayne.green@norfolk.gov , but he urged people not to abuse the privilege. They should utilize the system first and use him only as a last resort.AnnouncementsLinda reminded those in attendance about the annual summer picnic scheduled for Sunday, Aug 1 BCL sponsored the OV Summer Fest for 2010The 22nd annual Clean the Bay Day is June 5OV Music Sundays & Fridays are about to beginThe Ways & Means committee is eager for a chair, as are a few other league committeesMembership included 37 in attendance, including new members Felix and Melina Talamantes.Refreshments were acknowledgedCake raffle was won by Glenda Mulling and Aaron Ellis (which he presented to Wayne Green), and 2 Homearama tickets were won by Jeanne Wilson (which she presented to Claire Jones).